Contemplator
Contemplator's Short History: John Gay and the Beggar's Opera
A biography of John Gay. This site also contains many related links including one of the the entire text of his play, "The Beggar's Opera."
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Kirjasto: John Gay (1685 1732)
A brief biography of the English poet, John Gay.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Selected Poetry of John Gay
This site contains links to selected poems by John Gay. Also included is some biography details about him.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: John Gay
A short biography of English poet and dramatist John Gay, author of "The Beggar's Opera" and one of finest wits of the neoclassical period of English literature, along with Swift and Pope.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jonathan Swift
Find out more about the life and work of Jonathan Swift when you explore this site. This resource provides links to lesson plans and other activities for some of his books.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: John Gay the Beggar's Opera
Read the full text of John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera."
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: John Gay
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of John Gay. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, links to related articles, collection items, and works.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: An Introduction to the Beggar's Opera
"The Beggar's Opera" was an instant hit and became the most performed play of the 18th century. This article explores the elements that made up John Gay's work, from its popular tunes and dances to its satirical targets and depiction of...